How severe is CVE-2018-14795?

CVE-2018-14795 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-14795 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14795?

CVE-2018-14795 primarily affects Emerson Deltav. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14795?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-14795 published?

CVE-2018-14795 was published on 2018-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14795

CVE-2018-14795 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emerson Deltav with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Emerson Deltav
Published: 2018-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DeltaV Versions 11.3.1, 12.3.1, 13.3.0, 13.3.1, and R5 is vulnerable due to improper path validation which may allow an attacker to replace executable files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14795?: DeltaV Versions 11.3.1, 12.3.1, 13.3.0, 13.3.1, and R5 is vulnerable due to improper path validation which may allow an attacker to replace executable files.
How severe is CVE-2018-14795?: CVE-2018-14795 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-14795 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14795?: CVE-2018-14795 primarily affects Emerson Deltav. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14795?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-14795 published?: CVE-2018-14795 was published on 2018-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:11.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:12.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:13.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:13.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:r5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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